Meet the Team

Meet Alicia, our calm and capable office superstar (and yes, she’s part of the family too! Vicky’s niece 💛). If you’ve rung the office or emailed us lately, chances are you’ve already chatted with her. Alicia keeps our courses, tutors, and admin flowing smoothly, on a "help-we-need-you" basis. All while juggling life as a busy mum and Studio Co-ordinator at Zion Studios the hip hop dance school just down the hall from us! We asked Alicia a few questions. My name is Alicia, a

Meet the Coastguard Volunteer Who Teaches Our First Aid Courses If you’ve ever joined one of our first aid courses in Christchurch, Hanmer or Kaikōura, you’ve probably met Yvonne. She’s another long-standing member of the CFA whānau and brings a practical, real-world approach to her teaching. She brings calm wherever she goes, matched with quick wit and genuine care for people. After 12 years on our team, Yvonne is one of our anchors - steady, kind, and deeply respected by e

Gail – The Heart and Hands of CFA Writing a “Meet the Team” post is never easy when it’s about yourself—so we’ve taken the pen from Gail this time to celebrate someone who truly deserves it. Gail has been a steady presence in our CFA whānau—the longest-serving member of our team—and it’s hard to imagine the place without her. If you could picture a well-worn, dependable glove, that’s Gail. Not ordinary, but everywhere —teaching, guiding, supporting—with warmth, purpose, and c

We’re excited to introduce Jodie, the newest member of our City First Aid teaching team! With a background in emergency nursing and a love for adventure sports like mountain biking, Jodie brings both expertise and energy to the classroom. At CFA, we’re proud to be homegrown at the core — with Vicky and Brian, both born and raised right here in Aotearoa. They’ve travelled widely for work, service, and adventure, yet their Kiwi roots remain a steady foundation for our team. The

​ At City First Aid in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, family is truly at the heart of what we do .   Alongside founders Brian and Vicky, the wider wh ā nau also play a vital role behind the scenes. David and his wife Jodi bring their skills, energy, and values to the team, strengthening CFA as a genuine family-run, values-based company delivering first aid training across Canterbury and beyond. Meet Jodi ​ - Accounts & Finance Jodi is our quiet powerhouse in the accounts space, kee

Nick is our outdoor guru and soon-to-be pilot Nick joined us in 2024 and quickly became part of the wh ā nau. We asked him a few questions so you can get to know him too! What’s your role at City First Aid ? I am primarily a tutor at CFA, heading out around Christchurch, meeting nice people and sharing first aid knowledge with them! I also help out with some of the admin in the background, such as the website and e-learning. How long have you been with the team? I have been p

At City First Aid, we’re more than a training company. For us, it’s about whānau. And at the heart of that whānau is Vicky, our boss lady and the other half of the ownership team with Brian. As Managing Director, Vicky leads with honesty and transparency, enhancing the strength of our staff, valuing their knowledge and input, and keeping our core relationships with clients strong. She has steered City First Aid through some of New Zealand’s toughest seasons, from the uncertai

Meet Brian, one-half of the dynamic ownership team at City First Aid. Brian wears many hats, including co-director of the business, HR and Health & Safety roles, and keeping connections strong with staff and external agencies like NZQA and other governing bodies. Around here, we affectionately call him Pa CFA. Brian and Vicky are enjoying some time in Europe on a well-deserved break, while the CFA team keeps things running smoothly back home. And of course, first aid travels